“I received the ball I was going to turn with the ball when a guy came and tackled me from behind and he basically hit my knee,” Anor said.

Anor’s doctors said that he would be out of the game for nearly a year. His treatment options included a tissue transplant or a series of surgeries to replace the torn ligament with one from his right leg, followed by a lengthy recovery and rehab.

Anor chose the transplant. He said he was grateful for such a gift.

“Since I got that from somebody I’m willing to give it for some other people too that’s why I’m a registered donor,” Anor said.